New Gods of North America.

Chapter 476: Still Sensible
After returning to the detective agency's temporary base in Richmond, Wayne soon fell into another kind of shock.

The matter itself is actually quite reasonable.

Mr. Molière came from France. Although the detective agency has not yet figured out his secret identity, he traveled across the ocean to the New World alone, encountered his hometown accent in a strange place, and was tricked by a pretty girl like Lina who held the script to act with him.

No matter if he was initially attracted by money or sex, or both,
After encountering an unexpected attack and being quickly escorted out of danger by a beautiful woman, he usually either begins to question the other party's identity or quickly falls.

In many classic blockbusters, the hero and heroine usually have sex during the intermission.

Mr. Morriet certainly had no chance to enjoy such welfare benefits. Judging from the way Connell bandaged his wound, he probably didn't have the ability to do so for a while.
But after escaping death, he has begun to open up his heart and has revealed almost everything about himself to Lina.
In other words, it is not popular these days to open a bank account and deposit all one's assets into it, otherwise Lina would have probably run away with the money by now, and maybe she could have written a letter to Mr. Molière's father, who is a powerful official in the Frankish military, and made some extra money before leaving.

"So his father is a Frankish general, and his brother is a deputy of the diplomatic team that was reported in the newspapers. How did he end up like this?" Wayne couldn't help but admire him a little.

Lina knew all about this:
"He's not the eldest son and he didn't behave well. And after the restoration of the Frankish Kingdom, many dignitaries still have shadows over the overthrow of the old royal rule. It's not uncommon for them to collude with some foreigners in secret. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so busy before.

"His family is only considered average in the circle of people who hold real power. It is a good arrangement to let him be responsible for the secret procurement of some materials, which not only keeps him away from danger but also allows him to accumulate experience and handle a lot of funds. In case the domestic situation in Frank is turbulent again, he is just an ordinary foreign businessman on the surface, so it is easy to cut ties with him."

Wayne understood it quickly, and then he thought for a moment, "What else did he say?"

Lina recalled briefly:
"He also talked about his past love affairs. He has a fiancée in Frank with a similar family background. By the way, in order to facilitate his evacuation after his identity is exposed, his clean assets are mainly placed in the Kingdom of Windsor, and are managed by a trustworthy middleman. It is said that even if something happens to their family, the money is enough for us to live the rest of our lives without worries about food and clothing..."

No, our detective agency is only collecting information, not doing any scam.

This guy even revealed his love history and family background. He was so deeply into the role, I feel like it will be a little difficult to end it later.

At the same time, Wayne's concerns quickly turned to Lina's side, "You are not tempted by his wealth, are you?"

Lina showed a speechless expression: "I'm not out of control. I'd have to be crazy to go back to Windsor with him... Even if we both go to prison, I won't choose Windsor. At least the food in the Holy See is edible."

Yes,

The New World doesn't care about the past, and its current relations with all parties in the Old World are average. Accumulating wealth here through legal means and then enjoying a new life in peace and stability may be the core competitiveness of the detective agency that can retain this little money-grubber.

Wayne calmed himself down a bit, "So who were the people who attacked him? Were they accomplices of the assassin?"

Lina shook her head:

“I don’t know. But the attackers were definitely organized. There were seven or eight of them, and they coordinated very well.

"This guy's butler and personal servant are all Beyonders. Even the coachman who doesn't seem to be paying attention to his work is said to be a bodyguard arranged by his family. They should have a certain level of combat capability. I brought him back here temporarily because the people around him were killed or injured. I was worried that his connection would be completely cut off."

Seven or eight people against three or four. Considering that Lina seemed to be a "weak woman who is decisive in the face of difficulties" in the eyes of Mr. Molière until just now, it is estimated that she should not have used extraordinary abilities at that time, at least not using big moves such as "Calling the Wise Sage". So the level of this group of attackers is at least similar to the sneak attack teams arranged by Cohen Pharmaceuticals before...

So Wayne quickly walked to Mr. Morier's bed in the room:

"Mr. Molière, I'm sorry that this happened tonight. But now that things have come to this, I wonder what your plans are going to be next?"

Perhaps it was because the situation was stronger than the person, or perhaps it was because after he met some agents at the temporary base, he realized that Wayne's detective agency was "more powerful" than he had imagined, so when Mr. Morrie was talking to Wayne, his attitude was much more humble, without the previous rebellious taste.

However, this foreigner, who was shot twice and whose lips were still pale, was obviously not as confident in Wayne as he was in Lina, and the story he told was still the "purified" version:

"I suspect that this was done by a business competitor. Considering that I am not American, I am not going to call the police to avoid the subsequent danger and impact.

"As for the follow-up response... I don't plan to leave Richmond for the time being. I have just asked Historia to help mail the letter. New bodyguards should be here by next week at the earliest."

About a week, which means this guy has "colleagues" in the United States. It's difficult for him to come from Kansas City in such a short time, and he definitely can't come from Frank.

But that's not the point,
Not to mention that our detective society will not sell you out. Just say that you have been attacked and even the housekeeper and servants have lost contact. Given your current weak condition, it is questionable whether you can live until the day after tomorrow.

Mr. Molière obviously also realized this:
"I heard from Historia's servant that your detective agency also undertakes security missions, and your capabilities are quite good. Even the church recognizes your professionalism. I wonder if you are willing to accept my commission and protect my safety during this period?

"I am willing to pay above market value. What do you think of $3000 a week? If that's the amount, I can write a check now and you can cash it at the bank tomorrow."

Right?

Security services are an additional cost.

This guy was quite sensible. He knew his life was in danger, so he didn't try to play the "pay a deposit first" game. He just paid the price upfront. He was much more sensible than those stingy people at Cohen Pharmaceuticals.

Wayne nodded in agreement, thought about it, and patched himself up, "Our detective agency does undertake security contracts, but we also need to abide by federal laws. If you have committed a crime that violates the law, we may refuse to continue to perform the contract, and may even take the initiative to report it to the police."

Mr. Molière was silent for a moment. "Of course, this is what I should do. But don't worry, I am a completely law-abiding businessman in America."

Wayne did not refute him because the other party was currently a client.

To be honest, even for serious American businessmen, it is difficult to guarantee that they are actually "completely abiding by the law."

(End of this chapter)